Technique to Try: 2-Colour Brush-Applied-Looking Chips...Using Hairspray Chipping? (for model tanks)

Today, a throwback to a long-abandoned project: Two-colour Double-layer Hairspray chipping

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[Panzermeister]

Everyone is going to say it... Yes, I know, the chipping here is "too much". Like I said in the video, this is supposed to be basically a wreck of a vehicle. You can easily do this technique and simply chip less...just like on the examples I showed in the first 90 seconds of the video.

[hagenzahl]

Thanks for the new technic. Love the results! So thanks also for that disclaimer. You are absolutely right!

[ModelNerd]

The end results look great - I'm surprised this technique isn't more widely used. Thanks for sharing!

[michaelgershon]

Very cool technique! Can't wait to do it on an Xwing using a metallic primer then the base color and go after the various color stripes!

[HonestBlake]

Looks really good keep up the great work!!

[The_Modeling_Underdog]

I'd like to see it finished, if you will. It was a very nice technique you applied there.

Best regards.

[cushionbelly]

Excellent. I will give this a go. I've never mastered the art of brush chipping so this might be the way to go for me. Thank you.

[fidinboca]

Very, very good tip. I imagine, if in some of the layers of paint and hair spray, some metallic paint can be inserted, to give a small touch of the arrival to the metal for wear. I think I'm going to try it on some old model.

[lukeholsten]

This...is simply awesome. I'm an enamel guy, but this is making me consider making the switch.

[dantimmerman]

Thanks for the awesome video. This continues my faith in Tamiya as the best choice for hs chipping.

[ArmourEmpire]

Cunning plan. I like it! Will definitely be trying this. Cheers

[chrispiazza]

Your videos make me wish I never quit modeling some 30 odd years ago.

[XxBloggs]

Great video and a good idea. Can you do a video on the benefits and uses of the various thinners? I saw you were using Lacquer thinner with acrylic paints....

[sylvainflandre]

Superbe travail excellent patine tres bonne technique BRAVO👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇫🇷🇫🇷

[sallyashby]

Great looking effect with the hairspray. I'm surprised that it's not been used before.
Last time I used hairspray, it was a disaster!
I had a Stug IV primed and ready to go, applied the hairspray with an airbrush and let it dry, the same technique I always used . Ten minutes later, the the base coat was stripped back to the plastic by the hairspray . Don't know why this happened but the word disheartened was an understatement . Always brush chipped since.
You've inspired me to try again
Thanks for the video.

[williambryant]

That's great. Really cool technique. 👍

[willthorson]

There are 3... sponge chipping works really well for a base for chipping.

[BoxxArt]

Really effective, thanks for sharing.

[mihavuckovic]

Just want to add that I think the key here really is the lacquer thinner. Thinning with x-20 would result in both coats of paint peeling off together.

[darreld]

Great video! Not very often do you see tutorials on two tone hairspray chipping! 👍